Resume

• 2010

  Kennesaw State University

  Southern Polytechnic State University

  Southern Polytechnic State University

  Kennesaw State University

  Document Instructor

  Lubbock

  TX

  Texas Tech University English Department

• 2004

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Technical Communication and Rhetoric

  Texas Tech University

  Accessibility Basics

  Kennesaw State University

• 2002

  Master of Arts (MA)

  Technical Communication & Rhetoric

  Society for Technical Communication

  Texas Tech University

• 1992

  BA

  Psychology

  William Penn Society

  Psi Chi

  Sigma Tau Delta

• Teaching

  Copy Editing

  University Teaching

  Higher Education

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  Microsoft Office

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  Public Speaking

  Curriculum Development

  To do is to learn: The value of hands-on research in an introductory research methods course

  Introductory research methods courses in technical and professional communication play a vital role in preparing Master’s- and PhD-level students for their chosen specializations. Here

  past participants of a “hands-on” introductory research methods course retrospectively\nanalyze the class’s approach and discuss the benefits of a hands-on classroom. From our experiences

  contextualized against literature

  we argue that the most effective introductory research methods courses are those that mix both theory and practice in a hands-on classroom environment. We note important concepts we learned and conclude by providing a sample course schedule that should enable practitioners to readily try our suggestions.

  To do is to learn: The value of hands-on research in an introductory research methods course

  Jonathan

  Arnett

  Texas Tech University English Department